Tender zucchini hold tangy pulled pork and crisp slaw in a quick and easy dinner.

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There isn’t much Southerners won’t put pulled pork on.

From sandwiches to tacos, quesadillas to salad, this mighty meat is as versatile as it is delicious.

Southern Living Zucchini Boats on a platter to serve, topped with slaw

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Now, it’s time to put it in stuffed zucchini boats.

Traditionally, stuffed zucchini boats are filled with Italian-inspired meats, sauces, and cheeses.

A sweet and tangy vinegar dressing works beautifully with the barbecue sauce.

Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats ingredients

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each)zucchini, halved lengthwise

1/4cupcanola oil, divided

1 1/2tsp.kosher salt, divided

1(12-oz.)

Using a spoon, scrape out and discard centers of zucchini halves, creating a 1/2-inch-thick shell.

Brush cut sides of zucchini evenly with 1 tablespoon of the oil.

Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats hollowing out the zucchini

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Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt.

Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Make pork mixture:

Stir together pork and barbecue sauce in a medium bowl.

Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Bake zucchini boats:

Evenly divide pork mixture among zucchini halves.

Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and barbecue sauce is caramelized slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Add cabbage:

Add cabbage, onion, and cilantro to apple cider mixture in bowl.

Southern Living Pulled Pork Zucchini Boats sprinkling with salt

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Finish zucchini boats:

Place zucchini on plates, and top evenly with cabbage mixture.

you could freeze stuffed zucchini boats, but we don’t recommend it.

Freeze them whole, wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

Southern Living Pulled Pork Zucchini Boats stirring together the pork and barbecue sauce

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Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats on the pan before baking

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Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats after baking

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Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats making the dressing for the slaw

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Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats preparing the slaw

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Southern LIving Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats making the slaw

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Southern Living Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini Boats topping with slaw

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